Similarly to Casey, Harris has been a well-covered name here in AL and appears close to breaking out as a prospect. He is a versatile player who has produced in non-tradtional RB spots, especially as a receiver. He is a no-nonsense, true one-cut runner with elite foot speed. His 0-60 speed is functional, but his 0-20 speed is elite, so you can expect him to generate his own yards and play true as a cloud of dust runner. He will surely grow his list of offers over the next year and hold steady as a premier RB prospect in AL’s 2028 class.

Harris is a well-covered player for us here at PRZ AL, and for good reason. He jumped on the radar as a productive freshman and matched that production as a sophomore. Harris is an explosive back with elite foot speed. He is a one-cut style, no-nonsense runner who gets to his top speed quickly. Harris produced more as a receiver this year, which is something to watch on his track to becoming a well-rounded RB prospect.

Jacobi Harris Jacobi Harris 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa | 2028 State is an electric RB who’s made a huge impact on the ground for Hillcrest the last two weeks.

“Harris is electric with the ball in his hands- he plays with a ton of speed, twitch, and quickness he uses to come up with some seriously impressive plays on the ground, consistently outrunning entire defenses. Harris has a quick burst out of the backfield, great vision, and does an excellent job following his blockers to maximize each carry. Harris is an explosive threat every carry, but especially on the outside.

Once he turns the corner, good luck stopping him- he has terrific speed in the open field, can make defenders miss, and plays through contact to come up with some massive gains on the outside. Harris is also productive in the passing game-using his hands to create tons of plays out of the backfield off of screens and other shorter routes.“

Harris, a sophomore, has shown a ton of great things both last season and in the last two weeks. He’s a talented ball carrier who can go from 0-100 in a moment’s notice, Hoover will have to try and find a way to contain him early on this week.

Check out some of Harris’ tape from last week, he’s been balling out so far this year:

Jacobi Harris Jacobi Harris 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa | 2028 State is an up-and-coming RB from Hillcrest that I’ve been looking forward to watching this season, and man, did he start his sophomore season on the right foot.

“Harris is electric with the ball in his hands- he plays with a ton of speed, twitch, and quickness he uses to come up with some seriously impressive plays on the ground, consistently outrunning entire defenses. Harris has a quick burst out of the backfield, great vision, and does an excellent job following his blockers to maximize each carry. Harris is an explosive threat every carry, but especially on the outside.

Once he turns the corner, good luck stopping him- he has terrific speed in the open field, can make defenders miss, and plays through contact to come up with some massive gains on the outside. Harris is also productive in the passing game-using his hands to create tons of plays out of the backfield off of screens and other shorter routes.“

Hillcrest opened up its season with a dominant 35-7 win over Florence, and Harris was a huge reason why. He racked up 131 yards and 3 TDs and consistently found ways to carve up Florence’s defense on the ground.

You’ve gotta check out some of Harris’s highlights from this week. I’m seriously looking forward to the rest of his sophomore year.

Jacobi Harris Jacobi Harris 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa | 2028 State is an up-and-coming RB out of Hillcrest who’s now our #5 RB and #25 overall prospect in the state.

 “Harris is electric with the ball in his hands- he plays with a ton of speed, twitch, and quickness he uses to come up with some seriously impressive plays on the ground, consistently outrunning entire defenses. Harris has a quick burst out of the backfield, great vision, and does an excellent job following his blockers to maximize each carry. Harris is an explosive threat every carry, but especially on the outside.

Once he turns the corner, good luck stopping him- he has terrific speed in the open field, can make defenders miss, and plays through contact to come up with some massive gains on the outside. Harris is also productive in the passing game-using his hands to create tons of plays out of the backfield off of screens and other shorter routes.“

Harris ended his freshman season with 112 carries for 779 rushing yards and 8 TDs on the ground, and 11 receptions for 95 yards.

Harris has a huge season ahead this fall- make sure to give him a watch below:

Jacobi Harris Jacobi Harris 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa | 2028 State is a dominant RB out of Hillcrest who’s started to see recruitment open up recently.

 “Harris is electric with the ball in his hands- he plays with a ton of speed, twitch, and quickness he uses to come up with some seriously impressive plays on the ground, consistently outrunning entire defenses. Harris has a quick burst out of the backfield, great vision, and does an excellent job following his blockers to maximize each carry. Harris is an explosive threat every carry, but especially on the outside.

Once he turns the corner, good luck stopping him- he has terrific speed in the open field, can make defenders miss, and plays through contact to come up with some massive gains on the outside. Harris is also productive in the passing game-using his hands to create tons of plays out of the backfield off of screens and other shorter routes.“

Harris ended his freshman season with 112 carries for 779 rushing yards and 8 TDs on the ground, and 11 receptions for 95 yards as a receiver.

Since our last update, Harris picked up his first offer from Southern Miss! It’s going to be exciting watching him this fall- Hillcrest has a game-changer in the backfield ready for a huge sophomore season.

Check out some of Harris’s tape from last season:

With Christian Richey Christian Richey 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Columbia | 2027 State AL transferring to Thompson, Hillcrest has a terrific successor in sophomore RB Jacobi Harris Jacobi Harris 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa | 2028 State , who is coming off a seriously impressive freshman season last fall. Harris is electric with the ball in his hands- he plays with a ton of speed, twitch, and quickness he uses to come up with some seriously impressive plays on the ground, consistently outrunning entire defenses. Harris has a quick burst out of the backfield, great vision, and does an excellent job following his blockers to maximize each carry. Harris is an explosive threat every carry, but especially on the outside. Once he turns the corner, good luck stopping him- he has terrific speed in the open field, can make defenders miss, and plays through contact to come up with some massive gains on the outside. Harris is also productive in the passing game-using his hands to create tons of plays out of the backfield off of screens and other shorter routes. Harris ended his freshman season with 112 carries for 779 rushing yards and 8 TDs on the ground, and 11 receptions for 95 yards as a receiver. Harris has already put together some great tape you can see below, be sure to give him a watch- he’s set up for a huge sophomore season this fall.

Jacobi Harris Jacobi Harris 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa | 2028 State is a workhorse running back known for his durability and consistency. His ability to grind out tough yards between the tackles is matched by his breakaway speed in the open field. Harris shows exceptional ball security, rarely fumbling, and consistently delivers in clutch moments. His vision and patience as a runner allow him to maximize gains, setting him apart as a complete back. Harris’s leadership and production make him a cornerstone of his team’s offense.

Jacobi Harris Jacobi Harris 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa | 2028 State is a shifty and elusive back known for his ability to make defenders miss in the open field. His quick burst and agility make him dangerous on outside runs, while his vision enables him to find cutback lanes inside. Harris demonstrates strong ball security and awareness, rarely putting the ball on the ground. As a multi-faceted weapon, he’s capable of contributing in the passing game, further showcasing his versatility. Harris’s natural instincts and athleticism give him tremendous upside as a college prospect.

Jacobi Harris Jacobi Harris 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa | 2028 State was one of the most productive freshmen in Alabama this fall and is due a big offseason. Harris runs hard through contact and is explosive enough to create his own yards in the short areas, and he stays on his feet through contact. Harris is already a notable name in Alabama and is only going to elevate his stock more this offseason.